Posted 2/13/13 12:01 pm EST by Danica Davidson in Eco-Friendly, Green, Jobs, News, politics, School
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Each year the prez talks about what’s up and what’s to come with the State of the Union address, and last night President Barack Obama gave his first SOTU since his reelection (fifth overall). If you missed it, or you’d like a little recap, here's what you need to know about (#WYNTKA) Obama's address.
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by: Joe Lazauskas
The 2012 election is the first in which many new voters will only have hazy memories of September 11, 2001 and its aftermath; after all, 18-year-old voters were only 7 years old when the World Trade Center fell. But while 9/11 may not burn bright in the minds of Young Millennials, its impact on US National Security has never been stronger.
Posted 8/9/12 5:30 pm EST by MTV Act in Election 2012, politics, Resources
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With more than 45 million 18-29 year olds eligible to vote this year, young people are poised to have a huge impact on the 2012 Elections. But with many states limiting early voting, implementing bizarre voter ID laws and making other changes, it might be harder for you to vote.
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By: Joe Lazauskas
Immigration policy in the United States has been more hotly debated in the United States the past decade than whether purchasing a Snuggie constitutes a cry for help.
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By Joe Lazauskas
On May 9th, President Obama made more headlines than Jelena on vacay when he announced his support of gay marriage. Here's what you need to know about (#WYNTKA) LGBTQ policy and where it stands in the U.S..
Photo: A young supporter of "Obamacare" (right) argues with several elderly women who are against the reforms, in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)
(Updated) The Supreme Court has finally reached a decision over the controversial healthcare act (aka Obamacare).
Posted 6/6/12 12:02 pm EST by Lauren Grillo in Election 2012, politics
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The Wisconsin Recall, also known as the “second most important election in 2012” by some, went down last night, and Governor Scott Walker won. But what does that mean exactly? You’ve probably heard the hype surrounding the Wisconsin Recall, but might not be clear on what it means in the grand scheme. Allow us to break it down for you with another installment of #WYNTKA: (What You Need To Know About) The Wisconsin Recall.
Posted 6/1/12 5:17 pm EST by Lauren Grillo in Election 2012, Jobs, Money, politics, School
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Start the countdown. On July 1st, exactly 1 month from now, student loan interest rates are going to double, costing some students an estimated $1,000 more a year. Now before we start preparing for the student loan zombie apocalypse, there is a good chance Congress will be able to keep the rates low (put down that bat, step away from the “break glass in case of emergency.” Okay? Okay). Luckily, there are also a few ways you can take matters into your own hands. Both Romney and Obama agree that this is an important issue, and if those two can agree, then we should probably listen up. But first -- we gotta figure out what exactly is going on, why this matters, and what you can do about it. This is what you need to know about: the student loan debate.
